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Overdale Junior School

Goodgraded 14/09/2022Ages 7–11480 pupilsDoes not apply
Leicester, LE2 3YA
Leicester

Overdale Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Leicester. The school has around 480 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/09/2022, Overdale Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Leicester can view Overdale Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Leicester (LE2 3YA), Overdale Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals12.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-24%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Leicester
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Overdale Infant School0.1 miLeicester Partnership SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.5 miWater Leys Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSir Jonathan North Girls' College0.6 miLancaster AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
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